Update plugins in PDI

Update existing plugins to the latest versions.

Before you begin

• Verify that you have write permissions to the plugin directory.

• If a plugin requires administrative privileges to update, verify that you have those privileges.

• Verify that the plugins you are updating are compatible with your installed version of Pentaho.

Note: It is a best practice to back up your environment before making plugin changes.

Use Plugin Manager to update plugins

To update plugins in the PDI client, complete the following steps:

1. Log into the PDI client.

2. Click Tools > Plugin Manager. The Plugin Manager tab opens with a list of plugins shown in a table.

3. To the right of the Search box, open the list and select Update Available. A list of plugins with available updates is shown.

4. Search for or browse to the plugin you want to update.

5. Click Update. The plugin is updated.

6. Restart the Pentaho Server and PDI client.

7. To verify that the plugin was updated, complete the following steps:

   1. Log into the PDI client.

   2. Click Tools > Plugin Manager. The Plugin Manager tab opens.

   3. Search for or browse to the plugin you updated.

   4. Verify the version you selected is listed in the Installed Version column.